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Oregon Family Travel: Kids Love Bonneville Dam and Fish Hatchery

Elizabeth RoseAugust 21, 2017

There are amazing options for families when traveling to Oregon… Portland’s OMSI on the waterfront, visits to natural wonders like Crater Lake and Silver Falls.... Read More...

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Timberline Lodge: Exploring Oregon and Mt. Hood

Elizabeth RoseAugust 15, 2017

Oregon’s Timberline Lodge, built in the 1930’s, has become as much a symbol of the massive peaked mountain as Mt. Hood itself. Known to some as the cold, forebo... Read More...

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Ilani Casino: Pacific Northwest Dining Options

Elizabeth RoseJune 25, 2017

The new ilani Casino complex, just north of Portland, Oregon, is bringing fine dining, entertainment and a bit of glitz to the countryside. I recently attended ... Read More...

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Tacoma’s Repurposed Building Scene: Once Old, Now New and Cool

Elizabeth RoseJune 2, 2017

Tacoma, Washington has some real architectural treasures. As I explored the brick buildings of yesteryear I discovered that Tacoma has a strong re-purposed buil... Read More...

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Eugene Ale Trail: Oregon’s Best Beer, Food and Scenery

Elizabeth RoseMay 31, 2017

Eugene, Oregon, home to the University of Oregon, is in the heart of the Willamette Valley known for wine and outdoor recreation. But what is drawing people to ... Read More...

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Finding Skwachays Lodge inspired a theme for the weekend's trip—what other First Nation owned businesses could I support on a weekend in Vancouver, Canada?

First Nation Tourism in Vancouver: Indigenous Art Creates an Unforgettable Weekend

Ann RandallMay 29, 2017

It began with an attempt to find reasonably priced accommodations in downtown Vancouver, Canada over a holiday weekend. An intriguing name rose to the top of th... Read More...

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Florence, Oregon Dunes: An Outdoor Adventure Along the Wild Coast

Elizabeth RoseMay 29, 2017

Florence, a hidden gem on Oregon’s central coast, is tucked between the Douglas fir forests along the Siuslaw River and the wild ocean beaches. Oregon has the b... Read More...

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Wandering Portland’s Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Elizabeth RoseMay 23, 2017

Tucked into the historic Eastmoreland neighborhood of Portland you’ll find an amazing retreat with one of the world’s finest collection of rhododendrons and aza... Read More...

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Multnomah Falls: A Must-do When Visiting Portland Oregon

Elizabeth RoseMay 17, 2017

The tallest waterfall in Oregon, Multnomah Falls, is just east of Portland off I-84. This majestic waterfall is one of the main attractions for those visiting t... Read More...

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Olympia Provisions: Portland’s Best of the Wurst

Elizabeth RoseMay 10, 2017

Olympia Provisions is a mainstay on the Portland, Oregon food scene. You’ll see their stands at farmer’s markets. You can delve into their Portland Dog at OP Wu... Read More...

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